FAQs

I can’t connect (anymore) to Aurora Store

If you encounter issues to login to Aurora Store, you may try to clear Aurora Store’s storage (Settings -> Apps -> Aurora Store -> Storage and cache -> Clear storage), and relaunch the application. If Aurora Store you still can’t connect to Aurora Store, there are chances the primary token dispenser is down. Please enable … Read more

Why does my app not work?

There are generally 2 reasons an app might not run properly on iodéOS: the lack of Google Play Services, which are partially replaced by microG services. Unfortunately not all services are fully implemented in microG, causing some apps to dysfunction; the iodé adblocker may be too restrictive and as a result block a recipient necessary … Read more

How does iodé’s data collection blocker / firewall / adblocker work?

At the core of the operating system, your iodé smartphone monitors internet connections (DNS requests) and network packets transmissions. iodéOS blocks requests and transmissions to recipients considered as advertisers & trackers by the open source community. From iodé interface, you can visualise internet connections & transmissions in real-time from a world map, and also tweak … Read more

What are microG services?

The microG services replace Google Play services on your iodé smartphone. They allow you, among other services, to choose Google’s alternative geolocation modules. ‘Positon’ module is selected by default. ‘Google Cloud Messaging’ (GCM) is a push notifications provider; it allows you to receive notifications on your iodé smartphone and a lot of android apps rely … Read more

Why two apps stores? (Aurora Store + F-Droid)

iodéOS comes with two complementary apps stores: Aurora Store and F-Droid. Aurora store is an alternative to the Google Play Store with which you can audit trackers for each app, spoof your location and more F-Droid is an open-source apps catalogue

Can I send my smartphone to iodé to integrate iodéOS?

We only offer the iodéOS installation service in our local shop @ ‘L’atelier du smartphone’ in Toulouse (France), or @’Proxystore’ in Leipzig (Germany). Alternatively, you can: install iodéOS by yourself: instructions here; order a smartphone with iodéOS built in here.

How can I contribute?

iodé is a young project and we are always happy to receive support from the community : Talk about iodé Follow us, subscribe to our newsletter, and feel free to join our community forum here. « Buy us a coffee » You can help in the development of iodéOS by making a donation. More information … Read more

What makes iodé eco-friendly?

iodé smartphones are ethical: we sell refurbished (in France) phones as well as new modular phones from social companies. iodéOS permanently blocks unwanted data collection therefore reducing the phone’s energy consumption. iodéOS integrates a privacy-friendly selection of apps which are less energy-consuming that default ones on classical android smartphones. You can follow the sustainable journey … Read more

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